Dark fantasy series I read in the 90s

[jchase]

Hi everyone! I'm trying to recall the name of a dark fantasy series I read as a teen in the 90s, but I'm pretty sure the books had been around a while at that point. The protagonist in the first book was a male child, and I have very vivid recollections in that book of his being chased by a dark figure on a horse. I recall some sort of time-travel like elements, and at one point he escapes through a hidden door in a fireplace I think. I really thought the series title had the word "Dark" in it, and I feel like "Time" might have also been in there somewhere, maybe as a title word in the book but not the series, but I've been unable to find anything in my google searches. Any suggestions of titles to consider would be appreciated!

Comments

[juniperphoenix]

This is probably the Dark Is Rising Sequence by Susan Cooper. Highly recommended!

[legionseagle]

And excellent timing, since it begins on Midwinter's Eve.

[jchase]

Yes, that's it! It looks like I only ever read the second book. Thanks for the prompt response!

[thnidu]

Yeah! And that's what I was going to suggest, too. VERY fine series.

[soundofsunlight]

One of my favorite series from when I was younger. I might re-read it one of these days, too. Enjoy!

[coyotegestalt]

Coincidentally, there's a group reread of The Dark Is Rising on Twitter right now, under the tag #TheDarkIsReading

[soundofsunlight]

I don't have twitter, but I think it's great that there's a group reread going on! Thanks for sharing that, maybe some of our members will join in. :)